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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-0238   CAS 0370-0238; Figurine (dog)
Category Pottery
Object Name Figurine (dog)
Culture Santa Clara Pueblo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County Rio Arriba
Other Geographic Data Santa Clara Pueblo
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Clay
Description Modeled figurine of small dog shown in reclining position with its head, ears, and tail erect; All surfaces are scraped very smooth and highly burnished, except for the base; Punctate pin-sized holes represent the eyes and incised lines represent the mouth and interior of the ears; Figurine is reduction fired to glossy black color and is otherwise undecorated and unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.8, Width = 2.0, Length = 4.0